Historic American Political Parties

Multiple Choice

What is NOT a purpose of a political party?

• co-ordinate policies

• join like-minded people

• investigate consumer fraud

• inform voters of political positions

Multiple Choice

Political parties appeared in the United Sates shortly after the Constitution was adopted because (choose BEST option)

• Washington disliked Jefferson

• Differences arose over political and economic issues

• Great Britain had a two party system

• The Constitution provides for a two-party system

Multiple Choice

Philosophical and political ideas have changed since the founding of our Constitution. Which political party currently reflects the conservative voter's view?

• Republican

• Libertarian

• Independent

• Democratic

Multiple Choice

Which statement would MOST likely be made by a person who supports the Democratic Party platform?

• programs funded at the state level can best address the needs of people who need economic assistance

• Businesses that are unburdened by regulations and help grow the national economy efficiently

• the federal government has no place in determining marriage laws

• more federal programs are needed to protect the natural environment from pollution

Multiple Choice

Which term BEST describes the American political party system

• multi-party

• one party

• third party

• two party

Multiple Choice

What two political parties have been in power the longest in the history of the United States?

• Green Party and Liberty Party

• Free Soil and Whig Party

• Democratic and Republican Party

• Federalist Party and Libertarian Party